The Truth About Passive Income as an Amazon Influencer

In this episode of If You Know You Know, Maren sits down with modern entrepreneur, content creator, and Viral Vue co-founder Kade Peterson. At just 27, Kade has built multiple six and seven-figure businesses, amassed over 2 million followers, and has been featured in Business Insider for his early success. Together, they take a deep dive into the Amazon Influencer Program, the impact of Viral Vue software, and how the landscape of content creation is shifting towards smarter, more strategic ways to earn passive income.They pull back the curtain on Viral Vue: the data-driven software helping creators maximize reach and revenue, avoid wasted effort, and streamline product reviews.If you’ve ever wanted to break into influencer marketing or automate your passive income streams, this conversation is packed with strategy and real talk.Get the whole scoop, resources and read the transcript on the episode page.Key Takeaways:It’s NOT too late to start with the Amazon Influencer Program.Kade reassures listeners that despite increased competition and chatter about “saturation,” there remains vast opportunity for new creators—and new strategies, like those enabled by Viral Vue, make it easier than ever to earn.Work smarter, not harder, by leveraging data and tools.Viral Vue helps influencers pick products that are more likely to generate commissions (and identifies when not to waste time on saturated items), saving countless hours and maximizing income. Kade and Maren both stress the importance of using your own Amazon purchase history and branching into new product niches.Authenticity and honest reviews matter.Both Kade and Maren talk honestly about reviewing products they don’t necessarily love and emphasize that your real-life video, showing pros and cons, helps buyers make genuine decisions—and you can still earn commission, even if a viewer chooses a different product because of your video.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. And don’t forget to tag Maren on Instagram—she’d love to hear your biggest takeaway!The Income Blueprint: Unfiltered is the podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners who want to build real income without the fluff. Hosted by Maren Crowley, each episode dives into UGC, Amazon Influencer income, brand deals, and the real-life strategies that help you build multiple streams of income on your terms — no big following, no MLM hustle, no gatekeeping.If you're ready to stop overthinking, take action, and build a flexible life and income on your terms, you're in the right place.Follow and connect with me on IG > @macrowleyListen, read show notes and get resources for all episodes on my website.>> The UGC Income Blueprint Course <<Your Step-by-Step Plan to Land Paid Brand Deals Without a Big Following. No gatekeeping or withholding info from you here. Learn more and enroll>> https://marencrowley.com/blueprint